Lynne Thoman

You have said before that in the U.S., it's more acceptable or even admired to be a loner or to be different or in your words, to be a weirdo. Can you elaborate on that?

You have said before that in the U.S., it's more acceptable or even admired to be a loner or to be different or in your words, to be a weirdo. Can you elaborate on that?

And how would you compare that admiration for nonconformity to some other countries?

And how would you compare that admiration for nonconformity to some other countries?

How would you compare the US, for example, to Germany or Denmark?

How would you compare the US, for example, to Germany or Denmark?

Nine of the 10 largest companies in the world by market capitalization are American. Why do you think that is?

Nine of the 10 largest companies in the world by market capitalization are American. Why do you think that is?

Attitudes toward big business are often negative. Why do you think that is, and what would life be like without business?

Attitudes toward big business are often negative. Why do you think that is, and what would life be like without business?

And business makes most of the stuff we enjoy and consume, and it also gives most of us jobs.

And business makes most of the stuff we enjoy and consume, and it also gives most of us jobs.

And what drives business to be inclusive and tolerant? Are there any forces that push business in that direction?

And what drives business to be inclusive and tolerant? Are there any forces that push business in that direction?

How do you see business at its best?

How do you see business at its best?

So far, we've talked about prosperity and the possible. We haven't talked about downsides and risks. What are the major risks that you see?

So far, we've talked about prosperity and the possible. We haven't talked about downsides and risks. What are the major risks that you see?

Before I ask for the three takeaways you'd like to leave the audience with today, is there anything else you'd like to mention?

Before I ask for the three takeaways you'd like to leave the audience with today, is there anything else you'd like to mention?